Why Your Husband Won't Set Boundaries With His Ex

About this episode

Jamie and Darren discuss the challenges of setting boundaries in blended families and the dynamics between stepkids and bio kids.

Do Dads need to have the stepmom's back in disagreements with the stepkids? The reasons why boundaries might feel different with stepkids vs bio kids How aligned do you need to be with your partner about family rules and boundaries? Why are men scared to set boundaries with their ex? How love can feel different for stepkids and biokids… and why that's okay. Darren joins Jamie for another honest talk about these topics and more in this episode of The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast. Check out The Stepmom Rebrand: www.stepmomrebrand.com Work With Jamie www.jamiescrimgeour.com/coaching Episode Sponsors: Cozy Earth | Go to www.cozyearth.com and use the code COZYJAMIE for 20% off your order. Boncharge | www.boncharge.com and use the code SCRIM for 15% off Metabolic Reset Program | Get $350 off with the code JAMIE350 at https://www.jentherhn.com

People in this episode

Host: Jamie Scrimgeour

Guest: Darren

Topics covered

• boundaries
• stepfamilies
• co-parenting
• stepkids
• family dynamics
• communication

Keywords

• boundaries
• stepmom
• stepdad
• co-parenting
• family rules
• stepkids
• bio kids
• communication

Sponsors

Cozy Earth, Boncharge, Metabolic Reset Program

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Organizations: The Stepmom Rebrand

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